Porath

Porath Meaning & Origin

About Porath
The surname Porath is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "porat," meaning "poor" or "needy." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was poor or in need, and eventually became a hereditary surname. The name Porath may also have Jewish origins, with variations such as Porat or Porath being common among Jewish communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Porath is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Porath: 1,425
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,097
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.48

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Porath based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Porath is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PR0
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P06030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AO1 R AH0 TH
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɔrəθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PR0', 'PRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Porath in Braille

Here's how to represent Porath in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Porath in braille

How to sign the name Porath using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Porath using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Porath in sign language

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